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Mario López

Acting

Born October 10, 1973 · San Diego, California, USA

Also known as Mario Lopez

Biography

Mario Lopez (born October 10, 1973) is an American actor and television host. He has appeared on several television series, in films, and on Broadway. He is known for his portrayal of A.C. Slater on Saved by the Bell, Saved by the Bell: The College Years, and the 2020 sequel series. He has appeared in numerous projects since, including the third season of Dancing with the Stars and as host for the syndicated entertainment news magazine shows Extra and Access Hollywood. He has also hosted America's Best Dance Crew for MTV. In 2012, he co-hosted the second season of the American version of The X Factor with Khloé Kardashian, and was the sole host for the third and final season.

Filmography50+ titles

Get Him Back for Christmas

2024as Self

Who Wants to Marry My Dad?

The Rookie

2018as Mario López

Eve

2003as Roberto

This Is Us

2016as Mario López

Brooklyn Nine-Nine

2013as Mario Lopez

Eastside

1999as Antonio Lopez

Celebrity Family Feud

2015as Self

Jane the Virgin

2014as Himself

The Closer

2005as Self

Saved by the Bell

1989as A.C. Slater

Zootopia 2

2025as Denny Howlett (voice)

Drop Dead Diva

2009as Mario López

Magnum P.I.

2018as Mario Lopez

The Golden Girls

1985as Mario

The Christmas Spark

2025as Adrian

George Lopez

2002as Officer Hector Sanchez

Hacks

2021as Mario López

Keeping Up with the Kardashians

2007as Self

Family Guy

1999as Mario Lopez (voice)

The Baker and the Beauty

2020as Mario López

The New York Times Presents

2020as Self (archive footage)

Hot in Cleveland

2010as Mario López

Nip/Tuck

2003as Dr. Mike Hamoui

The Golden Boy

Executive Producer

Once Upon a Christmas Wish

2024as Brian

Grease Live

2016as Vince Fontaine

Aloha Scooby-Doo!

2005as Manu Tuiama / Mainland Surfer (voice)

Wonder Man

2026as Mario Lopez

Kid 90

2021as Self (archive footage)

The Other Two

2019as Mario López

Teenage Paparazzo

2010as Self

Ashley Garcia: Genius in Love

2020as Nico

Step Up: Revolution

2012as Mario Lopez (uncredited)

Saved by the Bell: The College Years

1993as A.C. Slater

GAME ON: A Comedy Crossover Event

as Nico

Heads of State

2025as Mario Lopez

Hollywood Demons

2025as Self (archive footage)

Saved by the Bell

2020as A.C. Slater

Steppin' into the Holiday

2022as Billy Holiday

Loot

2022as Mario Lopez

Simon & Simon

1981

Too Hot to Handle

2020as Self

Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping

2016as Mario López

Powers

2015as Mario Lopez

Rosewood

2015as Mario López

Saved By the Bell: Wedding in Las Vegas

1994as A.C. Slater

Colors

1988as Felipe's Friend

The Kelly Clarkson Show

2019as Self

Saved By the Bell: Hawaiian Style

1992as A.C. Slater